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MONONUCLEOSIS TEST

Alternate Names: Mononucleosis Qualitative Slide Test, Heterophil Agglutinin Test, Monospot® Test, Mono Screen
Performed: Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology: Horse red blood cell agglutination
Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 Hours
Stat: < 1 hour

Container / Specimen Requirements

 
    Container / Tube: 7 ml red Vacutainer® tube
    Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: None
Preparation of Patient: None
Reference Range: Negative
Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling.
Hemolysis.
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
LAB
mono
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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